How to Say ‘I'm just worried’ in Simplified Chinese
我就是怕
wǒ jiù shì pà
[waw jyoh shir pah]
💬 Usage Tip: [怕] can be followed directly by what worries you: [我就是怕多花钱], [我怕太绕]. No extra word for [that] is needed.
Phrase Breakdown
我就是
wǒ jiù shì
I just; I'm simply
Used to emphasize the speaker's point or feeling.
我就是怕。
I'm just afraid.
Words in this phrase
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
Refers to the speaker.
我就是怕会迟到。
I'm just worried I'll be late.
就是
jiù shì
[jyoh shir]
exactly; just; simply
Here 就是 adds emphasis, like 'it's just that...' or 'I'm simply...'
我就是怕多花钱。
I'm just worried about spending more money.
怕
pà
[pah]
to fear; to worry about
Expresses worry or concern about a possible outcome.
我就是怕司机绕路。
I'm just worried the driver will take a detour.
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